TABLE LAMP XV – STRING STRUCTURELamp is made of senegalese calabash.The pattern of the lamp is structure of symetric, crossing branching as from the perforated layer through three basic outer forms to the deeper light carvings. White surfaces are deeper layer of wood which allows some light to pass through it. Although the thickness of gourd mostly don’t exceed 4mm (more is on the top and bottom) the carved patterns in that places create structure of three different depth. Each one shines with different intensity.That carvings were definitely the most demanding part of work.The supporting stem is finished with brown jeweller waxed string.Also the part of the cable between base and switcher is weaved by thin string in the same type.The base is carved in wood and finished with natural oil.On the underneath side of the base is burned Calabarte logo with date (month and year) that lamp was finished in. Diameters of the gourd are 20 and 22cm. Lamp is 45cm high.

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Given 2012-12-01

The suggester said:"Although apparently simplistic in form, it has an organically balanced whole that belies the mastery required to make it. A lot of practice must have entered into this artisan's life before creating items like this. If you look at their gallery... it just gets more amazing!Table lamp XV - String Structure by day 1 by ~Calabarte (
Suggested by Peter-The-Knotter and Featured by
Talty)

This looks absolutely astounding. It looks like it must have been very tricky and delicte to make. The balance brings a lot to the lamp, but the design adds so much as well. It looks very original and unique. It must have been hard to make. You really deserve this DD, congrats on getting one!

It is what I constantly tell other artists, "Do not compare your ability to others. All you must strive to do is improve yourself, but don't obsess over it. Just enjoy what you do, for that is all that really matters."